Moon Never Rises - Calexico

Moon Never Rises

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The song has a very Reggae-like feeling to it.
Throughout the verses you should strum the chords only on the off-beat.
 
Intro: Dm C - G
 
Verse:
 
Dm C G
I'm lying in my room
Dm C G
Back's against the wall
Dm C G
The voices in my head
Dm C G
Playing with my heart
 
Dm C G
They say the drink won't drown you
Dm C G
Smoke won't burn your eyes
Dm C G
Idle hands are the devil's playthings
Dm C G
Now the world starts to fall
 
[Refrão]F C
Moon never rises
Gm Bb
Stars don't shine
F C
Walking thru the darkness
Gm Bb A
Until these days of sorrow pass on by
 
Pre-Verses: Dm - C - G
 
Verse:
 
Dm C G
Outside birds are singing
Dm C G
Flowers start to bud
Dm C G
The vines have nearly covered
Dm C G
The place we used to rest
 
Dm C G
Forgotten and forsaken
Dm C G
The day my lover left
Dm C G
Sweeping up the ashes
Dm C G
Scattered by the wind
 
[Refrão]F C
Moon never rises
Gm Bb
Stars don't shine
F C
Walking thru the darkness
Gm Bb A
Until these days of sorrow pass on by
 
Outro: Dm - C - G
 
Dm C G Dm C G
Sin amor la luna no brilla en m­ Repeat as often as you want to.
 
That's it.

How to play Moon Never Rises

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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